Peter Nikashin, marketing manager of Play’n GO, speaks in this exclusive interview to Gamblers Post about firm’s progress in Latin America, most successful products and development strategy. – What makes Play’n GO such a special software provider? – Our products offer a great depth of genres and game types, giving …
Read More »Americans want states to control legal sports betting
The latest Seton Hall Sports Poll revealed that 62% of respondents believe state governments should be overseeing legal sports betting activity if the Supreme Court overturns the longtime federal betting ban, compared to just 27% who want federal oversight. The poll, which was conducted this week, showed that Far more …
Read More »Catena Media acquires the British platform GG.co.uk
Malta affiliate network Catena Media has announced a deal to acquire the British platform GG.co.uk. The initial purchase price, payable in conjunction with the transfer of the assets, amounts to an upfront, cash-only payment of GBP 2 million. Catena claims that the acquired asset currently generates sales (about £ 150K …
Read More »Zynga Poker remains a sponsor of Nascar team
A leading social game developer Zynga Poker extends with North American stock car-racing series Nascar team, Go Fas Racing. The partnership begins with the All-Star Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19 and also covers events in Pocono, Daytona, Watkins Glen, Bristol, Las Vegas and the season finale at …
Read More »Swedish online gambling market revenue increased 11.4%
According to the Swedish regulator Lotteriinspektionen, the online gambling market revenue increased 11.4 per cent to US$12.5 billion, but only less than half of it was generated by licensed operators, with a 14.9 per cent increase to US$5.8 billion. Gross gaming revenue in the regulated Swedish market came in at …
Read More »Blackstone Group acquired Spanish gaming giant Cirsa
U.S. private giant Blackstone Group announced the acquisition of Spanish casino and bingo-hall operator Cirsa Gaming Group, which operates in Spain, Italy and Latin America, with the exception of the Argentinean business, which will continue to exist as a separate entity under the rule of Cirsa founder Manuel Lao Hernandez. …
Read More »Betdaq extended a deal with horse-racing event Punchestown Festival
Online betting exchange Betdaq has agreed a one-year extension to its sponsorship at Punchestown Festival, Ireland’s major international horse racing event. BETDAQ are one of the more active operators in terms of diversifying their sponsorship portfolio and previously they have thrown themselves behind a specific race at the Punchestown Festival, …
Read More »Louisiana brings riverboat casinos on land
A Louisiana Senate committee voted 22 in favor and 14 against the initiative to move 15 river casinos ashore in an effort to increase the state budget by tax revenues from gambling operators. Ship casinos contributed $415 million to the Louisiana budget in 2015-16. The casinos will only be able …
Read More »Mr Green revenues increased up 38% in 1Q
CEO Mr Green Per Norman reported that the company’s revenues grew by 38% compared to the same period last year. Total revenue reached $43.75m for the first three months of the year compared to $31.71m in Q12017 representing a growth of 38%, well above the companies 20% target. This growth …
Read More »Play’n GO unveils video slot Legacy of Egypt
The Swedish company-developer of games for online casinos Play’n GO has released a new slot machine in the Egyptian thematic Legacy of Egypt. The central feature of the five-reel slot, 30-line slot explores the land of the Pharaohs where powerful gods and wealthy leaders compete on the reels as explorers …
Read More »Kindred Group reports income growth of 36%
Henrik Tjärnström, CEO of Kindred Group, reported an annualized increase in a number of key financial indicators for the first quarter of 2018. Kindred Group reported Q1 revenue growth of 36% to £207.8m (€237.6m), although the firm’s share price dipped over fears of slowing growth in both sports and gaming. …
Read More »Norway wants to squeeze out foreign bookmakers
The Norwegian gambling regulator Lotteri-og Stiftelsestilsynet made proposals to restrict access to companies with an international license to the internal market of Norway. This implies more stringent regulatory rules in accordance with the proposed new gambling legislation. The state-owned companies Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto, which are based in the …
Read More »Mr Green became partner Pragmatic Play
Games developer Pragmatic Play signed a deal with Mr Green, under which the portfolio of his games will be launched online on the operator’s platforms. Among the main achievements of Pragmatic Play are Wolf Gold, Diamond Strike, Gold Rush and Hot Safari. Mr. Green Benedict McDonagh, head of the department …
Read More »Kindred launched a proprietary platform for races
One of the largest suppliers of online gambling and digital entertainment content Kindred Group has developed and launched a betting site for the competition for horse racing in the UK and Ireland. The new service offers players 24 hours service on all major racetracks. It is noted that the new …
Read More »Stars Group can buy Sky Betting & Gaming for $4.7 billion
Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG), which belongs to CVC Capital Partners and Sky plc, may be absorbed by Stars Group. The Canadian gambling giant announced that it can make one of the largest corporate acquisitions in 2018, having issued a purchase of cash and shares for a total of $4.7 …
Read More »Habanero delivers content to RWB Solutions International
The developer of the game software Habanero announced the cooperation with the Asian supplier of sports betting RWB Solutions International. As part of the agreement, RWB will provide access to the full collection of Habanero games to a number of regional brands, including Supotsubet.com. Among the announced games, the latest …
Read More »Paddy Power Betfair extended the agreement with GAN
The bookmaker and gambling company Paddy Power Betfair announced the extension of the long-term partnership with London-listed internet gaming software firm Gan in the US state of New Jersey. GAN will continue to provide the Paddy Power Betfair platform in the regulated local online gambling market. The two companies first …
Read More »А grand casino will open in Vietnam in 2019
In the central part of Vietnam, along a three-kilometer (2-mile) stretch of coastline, construction cranes are digging up mounds of sand and rubble where the country’s biggest casino is set to open next year. There are fewer than 10 casinos in Vietnam, mostly smaller ones outside major cities. At present, …
Read More »PSG will cooperate with the Chinese e-sports organization
The 2017-2018 French league champion “Paris Saint-Germain” announced the beggining of a partnership contract with the Chinese cyber-sport organization LGD Gaming. Within the framework of cooperation a new team of PSG.LGD was created. Leading Chinese cyber-sportsmen joined the French part of the team: сhinese players Wang ‘Ame‘ Chunyu, Lu ‘Maybe‘ …
Read More »Twelve40 entered into cooperation with Wazdan
The developer of platforms for lottery operators Twelve40 announced a partnership agreement with the company Twelve40. Under the terms of the deal, the portfolio of Twelve40, including video poker, table games and more than 100 video slots, including top Wild Guns and Dracula’s Castle will be integrated with the Wazdan …
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